/* Merci Technologies, Inc. Corporate site styles (v4, brand palette) */
:root{
  /* Merci Brand Color Palette (official). Do not add colors outside this list. */
  --red:#F32230; --red-ink:#D11D28;            /* Merci Red, Merci Red Dark */
  --red-soft:#F4F4F4; --red-tint:#F4F4F4;      /* legacy names, mapped to Mid Gray (no red tints) */
  --ink:#111111; --ink2:#111111;               /* Black */
  --slate:#666666;                             /* Body Text */
  --slate2:#999999;                            /* Caption Gray: decorative only */
  --bg:#FFFFFF; --white:#FFFFFF;               /* White */
  --bg2:#FAFAFA;                               /* Light Gray: page backgrounds */
  --bg3:#F4F4F4;                               /* Mid Gray */
  --line:#F4F4F4; --line2:#E0E0E0;             /* Mid Gray borders, Border Gray hover/dividers */
  --serif:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;
  --sans:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;
  --wrap:1200px; --r:20px; --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:88px}
body{background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font:16px/1.6 var(--sans);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;letter-spacing:-.005em}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--red);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px}
.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.sr{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:8px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:8px;z-index:60}
.skip:focus{left:8px}
.kicker{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--red-ink);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red)}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em}
h1 em,h2 em,h3 em,b em{font-style:normal;color:var(--red)}
em{font-style:normal}
h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,52px);margin:14px 0 16px}
.lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);max-width:58ch}
section.pad{padding:104px 0}
section.tint{background:var(--bg2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:44px}
.head .lede{max-width:44ch}
@media (max-width:560px){section.pad{padding:76px 0}}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font:600 15px/1 var(--sans);padding:15px 22px;border-radius:12px;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s var(--ease),background .2s,box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s,color .2s;white-space:nowrap}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-red{background:var(--red);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25) inset,0 8px 20px -8px rgba(243,34,48,.6)}
.btn-red:hover{background:var(--red-ink)}
.btn-ink{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}.btn-ink:hover{background:#111111}
.btn-line{background:var(--white);border-color:var(--line2);color:var(--ink)}.btn-line:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-light{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff}.btn-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.arrow::after{content:"→";transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover.arrow::after{transform:translateX(3px)}
.cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}

/* Motion */
.js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.js .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}*,*::before,*::after{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}.js .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* Header */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:30;background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.6) blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(1.6) blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s}
.site-header.scrolled{border-color:var(--line)}
.bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;height:74px}
.brand img{height:34px;width:auto}
.site-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px}
.nl{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;color:var(--slate);padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;transition:color .2s,background .2s}
.nl:hover{color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg2)}
.nl[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.site-nav .btn{padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;margin-left:10px}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:10px;width:44px;height:44px;cursor:pointer;position:relative}
.menu-btn .bars,.menu-btn .bars::before,.menu-btn .bars::after{position:absolute;left:12px;width:18px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),opacity .2s}
.menu-btn .bars{top:21px}
.menu-btn .bars::before{content:"";left:0;top:-6px}
.menu-btn .bars::after{content:"";left:0;top:6px}
.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .bars{background:transparent}
.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .bars::before{transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .bars::after{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg)}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .menu-btn{display:block}
  .site-nav{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:74px;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;padding:12px 24px 22px;gap:2px;box-shadow:0 30px 40px -30px rgba(17,17,17,.3)}
  .js .site-nav{display:none}
  .js .site-nav.open{display:flex}
  .nl{padding:14px 4px;font-size:17px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0}
  .site-nav .btn{margin:14px 0 0;justify-content:center;padding:15px}
}

/* Home hero */
.hero{position:relative;padding:72px 0 88px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-40% -20% auto auto;width:900px;height:900px;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,var(--red-tint),transparent 70%);opacity:.85;z-index:-1}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--slate);padding:6px 12px 6px 6px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;background:var(--white)}
.badge b{background:var(--red-soft);color:var(--red-ink);font-weight:600;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:999px}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,84px);margin:22px 0}
.hero .lede{font-size:20px}
.hero .cta-row{margin-top:32px}
.trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:22px;margin-top:36px;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate)}
.trust span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.trust svg{color:var(--red)}
@media (max-width:960px){.hero{padding:48px 0 64px}.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}}

/* Router card */
.router{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:10px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(17,17,17,.25),0 2px 6px rgba(17,17,17,.04)}
.router-head{padding:18px 18px 12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate2);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.route{display:grid;grid-template-columns:48px 1fr 24px;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:18px;border-radius:16px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s}
.route + .route{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.route:hover{background:var(--bg2)}
.route .ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--bg2);color:var(--ink)}
.route.hot .ic{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.route b{display:block;font-size:17px;font-weight:600}
.route span{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate)}
.route .go{color:var(--slate2);transition:transform .2s var(--ease),color .2s}
.route:hover .go{transform:translateX(4px);color:var(--red)}
.router-foot{margin:6px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--red-soft);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.router-foot b{font-size:15px}
.router-foot span{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate)}
.router-foot a{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--red-ink);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}

/* Sub-page hero */
.page-hero{position:relative;padding:72px 0 64px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.page-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-50% -15% auto auto;width:760px;height:760px;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,var(--red-tint),transparent 70%);opacity:.7;z-index:-1}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5.2vw,72px);margin:18px 0 20px;max-width:16ch}
.page-hero .lede{font-size:20px}
.page-hero .cta-row{margin-top:28px}
.crumbs{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate2);display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.crumbs a{text-decoration:none}.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.jump{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:36px}
.jump a{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;padding:9px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:999px;background:#fff;transition:border-color .2s}
.jump a:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}

/* Stats */
.stats{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg2)}
.stats .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.stat{padding:36px 24px 36px 0}
.stat + .stat{padding-left:28px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.stat .n{font:800 clamp(38px,4.2vw,54px)/1 var(--serif);display:block;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.stat .n i{font-style:normal;color:var(--red)}
.stat .l{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:8px;display:block;max-width:24ch}
@media (max-width:860px){.stats .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.stat:nth-child(3){padding-left:0;border-left:0}.stat:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}}

/* Logos */
.logos{padding:40px 0}
.logos p{text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate2);margin-bottom:22px}
.marquee{overflow:hidden;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#111111 12%,#111111 88%,transparent);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#111111 12%,#111111 88%,transparent)}
.track{display:flex;gap:64px;width:max-content;animation:scroll 45s linear infinite;align-items:center}
.marquee:hover .track{animation-play-state:paused}
.track img{height:26px;width:auto;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.55;transition:opacity .2s,filter .2s}
.track img:hover{filter:none;opacity:1}
@keyframes scroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* Bento tiles */
.bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:16px}
.tile{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white);padding:32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.tile:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -28px rgba(17,17,17,.3);border-color:var(--line2)}
.tile .tag{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate2)}
.tile h3{font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px)}
.tile p{color:var(--slate);max-width:48ch}
.tile .more{margin-top:auto;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.tile .more::after{content:"→";transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.tile:hover .more::after{transform:translateX(4px)}
.tile .more::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0}
.t-wide{grid-column:span 4;grid-row:span 2;padding:0;flex-direction:row}
.t-wide .txt{padding:36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;flex:1.1}
.t-wide .pic{flex:.9;min-height:100%;background:var(--bg3)}
.t-wide .pic img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.t-2{grid-column:span 2}
.t-3{grid-column:span 3}
.t-ink{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.t-ink p,.t-ink .tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.t-red{background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-color:var(--red)}
.t-red p,.t-red .tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
.t-soft{background:var(--bg2)}
.pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;list-style:none}
.pills li{font-size:13px;font-weight:500;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--bg2);color:var(--ink2)}
@media (max-width:980px){.bento{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.t-wide,.t-2,.t-3{grid-column:span 2}.t-wide{flex-direction:column}.t-wide .pic{min-height:240px}}
@media (min-width:981px) and (max-width:1100px){.t-wide .pic{display:none}}

/* Cards grid (generic) */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.cards.c4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.cards.c2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;transition:border-color .2s,transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.card:hover{border-color:var(--line2);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -30px rgba(17,17,17,.3)}
.card .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--red-soft);color:var(--red-ink);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:6px}
.card h3{font-size:21px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15px}
.card .roles{font-size:13px;color:var(--slate2);margin-top:auto;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px dashed var(--line)}
.card ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;font-size:15px;color:var(--slate)}
.card ul li{display:flex;gap:10px}
.card ul li::before{content:"";flex:none;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);margin-top:9px}
@media (max-width:980px){.cards,.cards.c4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.cards,.cards.c4,.cards.c2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Steps */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(var(--n,4),1fr);gap:0;counter-reset:s;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.step{padding:26px 22px 8px 0;position:relative}
.step + .step{padding-left:22px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.step::before{counter-increment:s;content:counter(s,decimal-leading-zero);font:600 13px/1 var(--sans);color:var(--red-ink);letter-spacing:.08em}
.step h3{font:600 19px/1.3 var(--sans);margin:14px 0 8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.step p{font-size:15px;color:var(--slate)}
.step ul{list-style:none;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px}
.step ul li::before{content:"– ";color:var(--slate2)}
@media (max-width:980px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.step,.step + .step{padding:22px 16px 18px 0;border-left:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Split section */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.split.top{align-items:start}
.photo{border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--bg3)}
.photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.checks{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-top:22px}
.checks li{display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:16px}
.checks li svg{flex:none;color:var(--red);margin-top:3px}
@media (max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}}

/* Tiers */
.tiers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.tier{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.tier.feat{border-color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -36px rgba(17,17,17,.45);position:relative}

.tier h3{font-size:26px}
.tier .cov{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--red-ink)}
.tier ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:6px}
.tier ul li{display:flex;gap:10px}
.tier ul li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--red);font-weight:700}
.tier .btn{margin-top:auto;justify-content:center}
.note{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate2);margin-top:18px}
@media (max-width:900px){.tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Testimonials */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px}
.quote{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.quote blockquote{font:700 24px/1.35 var(--serif);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.quote blockquote::before{content:"“";color:var(--red)}
.quote blockquote::after{content:"”";color:var(--red)}
.quote figcaption{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);margin-top:auto}
.quote figcaption b{color:var(--ink);display:block}
@media (max-width:800px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* CASES tabs */
.cases-ui{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:20px}
.tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.tab{all:unset;cursor:pointer;display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid transparent;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s}
.tab:hover{background:var(--white)}
.tab[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--white);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -20px rgba(17,17,17,.3)}
.tab:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--red);outline-offset:2px}
.tab .L{font:700 52px/1 var(--serif);color:var(--slate2);transition:color .2s}
.tab[aria-selected="true"] .L{color:var(--red)}
.tab b{font-size:17px;font-weight:600}
.panel{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:44px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:100%}
.panel .big{position:absolute;right:-10px;bottom:-60px;font:700 300px/1 var(--serif);color:var(--red-soft);pointer-events:none;user-select:none}
.panel h3{font-size:36px;margin-bottom:6px;position:relative}
.panel .q{font:600 21px/1.4 var(--sans);color:var(--red-ink);margin-bottom:18px;position:relative}
.panel p{color:var(--slate);font-size:17px;max-width:46ch;position:relative}
.panel[hidden]{display:none}
.cite{margin-top:22px;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate2)}
@media (max-width:900px){.cases-ui{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tabs{flex-direction:row;overflow-x:auto;gap:6px}.tab{grid-template-columns:auto;padding:10px 14px;text-align:center}.tab b{display:none}.tab .L{font-size:40px}.panel{padding:30px}.panel .big{font-size:200px}}

/* Footprint */
.regions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.region{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:24px;background:#fff}
.region h3{font:600 13px/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate2);margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.region h3 span{color:var(--red-ink)}
.region ul{list-style:none}
.region li{padding:8px 0;font-size:15px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.region li + li{border-top:1px dashed var(--line)}
.hq{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#fff;background:var(--red);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:999px}
.muted{color:var(--slate2)}
@media (max-width:520px){.regions{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Quote / founder note */
.letter{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.letter blockquote{font:700 clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px)/1.2 var(--serif);letter-spacing:-.015em}
.letter blockquote em{color:var(--red)}
.letter p{color:var(--slate);margin-top:22px}

/* Contact */
.contact-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -50px rgba(17,17,17,.3)}
.contact-side{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:48px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.contact-side h2{color:#fff;margin:0}
.contact-side .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.direct{list-style:none;margin-top:auto}
.direct li{padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.direct small{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.direct a{font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.direct a:hover{color:#F32230}
.contact-card form{padding:48px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.f{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.f.full{grid-column:1/-1}
label{font-size:13px;font-weight:600}
label .opt{font-weight:400;color:var(--slate2)}
input,select,textarea{font:15px/1.4 var(--sans);padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:12px;background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);width:100%;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s}
input:hover,select:hover,textarea:hover{border-color:#999999}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(243,34,48,.12)}
textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.fine{grid-column:1/-1;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate2)}
.contact-card form .btn{justify-self:start}
.form-msg{grid-column:1/-1;font-size:14px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;display:none}
.form-msg.err{display:block;background:var(--red-soft);color:var(--red-ink)}
.form-msg.ok{display:block;background:#F4F4F4;color:#111111;border-left:3px solid #111111}
@media (max-width:900px){.contact-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.contact-side,.contact-card form{padding:32px}}
@media (max-width:560px){.contact-card form{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:24px}.contact-side{padding:28px}}

/* Legal pages */
.prose{max-width:760px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink2)}
.prose section{padding:28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.prose section:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.prose h2{font-size:32px;margin:0 0 12px}
.prose h3{font:700 15px/1.4 var(--sans);margin:18px 0 6px;letter-spacing:0}
.prose p{margin-bottom:12px}
.prose ul{margin:0 0 14px 20px}
.prose li{margin-bottom:6px}
.prose a{color:var(--red-ink)}
.prose .callout{background:var(--bg2);border-left:3px solid var(--red);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:12px 0}
.prose .caps{text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px}
.prose .contact-card{display:block;box-shadow:none;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;background:var(--bg2)}
.legal-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:240px 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.toc{position:sticky;top:100px;font-size:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.toc a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--slate);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:8px}
.toc a:hover{background:var(--bg2);color:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:900px){.legal-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.toc{display:none}}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{padding:0 0 104px}
.cta-inner{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:28px;padding:56px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.cta-inner::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:-160px;top:-200px;width:520px;height:520px;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(243,34,48,.55),transparent);z-index:-1}
.cta-inner h2{color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,52px);max-width:18ch}
.cta-inner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
@media (max-width:560px){.cta-inner{padding:32px}.cta-band{padding-bottom:76px}}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:64px 0 36px;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);background:var(--bg2)}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.foot-brand img{height:32px;width:auto;margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-brand p{max-width:32ch;margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-brand address{font-style:normal;line-height:1.8}
.site-footer h3{font:600 13px/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.site-footer a{text-decoration:none}
.site-footer a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding-top:24px}
.foot-bottom nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;align-items:center}
.linklike{background:none;border:0;font:inherit;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;padding:0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.linklike:hover{color:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:860px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.foot-brand{grid-column:1/-1}}

/* Comparison table */
.compare-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.compare{width:100%;min-width:760px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}
.compare th,.compare td{padding:16px 20px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.compare thead th{vertical-align:bottom;padding-top:26px}
.compare thead b{display:block;font:700 26px/1.1 var(--serif);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.compare thead span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);font-weight:500;margin-top:4px}
.compare .pill-start{display:inline-block!important;background:var(--red-soft);color:var(--red-ink)!important;font-weight:600;font-size:11px!important;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:999px;margin:0 0 8px!important}
.compare tbody th{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink2);width:26%}
.compare td{color:var(--slate)}
.compare td.y{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.compare td.y::before{content:"✓ ";color:var(--red)}
.compare td.n{color:var(--slate2)}
.compare td.n::before{content:"— "}
.compare .hi{background:var(--bg2)}
.compare tr.act td,.compare tr.act th{border-bottom:0;padding-bottom:24px}
.compare tr.act .btn{padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px}

/* Merci Clarity */
.clarity-top{margin-bottom:56px}
.chips{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:22px}
.chips li{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.chips li::before{content:"✓";color:var(--red)}
.app{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(17,17,17,.35);overflow:hidden;font-size:14px;position:relative}
.app-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg2)}
.app-bar i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line2)}
.app-bar span{margin-left:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px}
.app-body{padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.app-kpis{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}
.app-kpis div{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}
.app-kpis small{display:block;font-size:11px;color:var(--slate2);font-weight:600}
.app-kpis b{font:700 30px/1.1 var(--serif)}
.app-kpis b.g{color:#111111}
.app-list{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}
.app-list .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding:11px 14px;font-size:13px}
.app-list .row + .row{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.app-list .d{color:var(--slate2);text-align:right}
.v{justify-self:start;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:999px}
.v.above{background:var(--red-soft);color:var(--red-ink)}
.v.fair{background:#F4F4F4;color:#666666}
.v.below{background:#F4F4F4;color:#111111}
.app-bar2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:12px;align-items:center;font-size:13px;color:var(--slate)}
.meter{height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--bg3);overflow:hidden}
.meter i{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--red)}
.app-note{position:absolute;right:14px;top:12px;font-size:11px;color:var(--slate2)}
.feats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px 40px}
.feat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:16px;padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.feat .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--red-ink);display:grid;place-items:center}
.feat h3{font:600 17px/1.35 var(--sans);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:4px}
.feat p{font-size:15px;color:var(--slate)}
.secure{margin-top:36px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:center;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px 28px}
.secure .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#F32230}
.secure h3{font-size:22px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:4px}
.secure p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:15px}
@media (max-width:800px){.feats{grid-template-columns:1fr}.app-list .row{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}.app-list .d{display:none}}
@media (max-width:420px){.app-kpis b{font-size:24px}}

/* Home: Clarity strip */
.clarity-strip{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:22px 28px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red-soft),#fff 60%)}
.clarity-strip b{font:700 28px/1.1 var(--serif)}
.clarity-strip p{color:var(--slate);font-size:15px;margin-top:4px}

/* Talent Portal */
.ts{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px}
.ts small{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate2)}
.ts b{display:block;font:700 30px/1.1 var(--serif)}
.ts span{font-size:12px;color:var(--slate2)}
.ts .btn{padding:10px 16px;font-size:13px;color:#fff;pointer-events:none}
.aud{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
.aud-h{font:600 13px/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red-ink);margin-bottom:6px}
@media (max-width:800px){.aud{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}}

/* Home: portals */
.portals{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:16px}
.portals .clarity-strip{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:900px){.portals{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ===== v4: two-unit gateway ===== */
.gate{padding:72px 0 64px;background:radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 50% -10%,var(--red-soft),transparent 70%)}
.gate-head{text-align:center;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.gate-head .lede{margin:0 auto}
.gate h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,76px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.045em;line-height:1.04}
.units{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:52px}
.unit{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding:36px;border-radius:24px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -36px rgba(17,17,17,.28);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.unit:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 40px 70px -34px rgba(17,17,17,.38);border-color:var(--line2)}
.unit h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);margin:0;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.unit p{color:var(--slate);margin:0;max-width:46ch}
.unit-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px}
.unit-ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:15px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.unit-domain{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--bg2);color:var(--slate)}
.unit-tag{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red-ink)}
.unit-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:6px 0 0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.unit-list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15px}
.unit-list svg{color:var(--red);flex:none;margin-top:3px}
.unit-cta{margin-top:auto;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.unit-cta .ext,.btn .ext,.more .ext,.gate-foot .ext{transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.unit:hover .unit-cta .ext{transform:translate(3px,-3px)}
.unit-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.unit-dark p,.unit-dark .unit-list li{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.unit-dark .unit-domain{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.unit-dark .unit-tag{color:#F32230}
.unit-dark .unit-cta{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.gate-foot{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px 28px;margin-top:36px;font-size:14px;color:var(--slate)}
.gate-foot span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}.gate-foot svg{color:var(--red)}
.gate-foot a{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.portal-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.pcard{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.pcard h3{font-size:26px;margin:0}.pcard p{color:var(--slate);margin:0}
.pcard .more{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;font-weight:600;display:inline-flex;gap:6px;align-items:center;text-decoration:none}
.nl .ext{opacity:.5;margin-left:2px;vertical-align:-1px}
@media (max-width:900px){.units,.portal-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr}.gate{padding:44px 0 48px}.unit{padding:28px}}
.gate h1{letter-spacing:-.03em}
@media (max-width:640px){.gate .badge{font-size:12px}.gate .badge b{white-space:nowrap}.gate .badge .long{display:none}.gate .lede{font-size:17px}.gate h1{font-size:40px}}

/* ===== v4.1: hero slider ===== */
.hs{position:relative;height:min(78vh,720px);min-height:540px;background:#111;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.hs-track,.hs-slide{position:absolute;inset:0}
.hs-slide{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),visibility .9s}
.hs-slide.on{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.hs-slide img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.06);transition:transform 7s linear}
.hs-slide.on img{transform:scale(1)}
.hs-slide::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(17,17,17,.86) 0%,rgba(17,17,17,.62) 45%,rgba(17,17,17,.2) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(17,17,17,.55),transparent 40%)}
.hs-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:20px;padding-bottom:60px}
.hs-kicker{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#F32230}
.hs-title{font:800 clamp(38px,5.4vw,74px)/1.04 var(--sans);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0;max-width:16ch;color:#fff}
.hs-title em{color:#F32230}
.hs-text{font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:56ch;margin:0}
.hs .cta-row{margin-top:8px}
.hs-slide .hs-copy>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.hs-slide.on .hs-copy>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
.hs-slide.on .hs-copy>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}.hs-slide.on .hs-copy>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}.hs-slide.on .hs-copy>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}
.hs-nav{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:28px;z-index:3;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.hs-btn{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s}
.hs-btn:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-color:#fff}
.hs-pause{margin-left:auto}.hs-pause .i-play{display:none}.hs.paused .hs-pause .i-play{display:block}.hs.paused .hs-pause .i-pause{display:none}
.hs-dots{display:flex;gap:8px;margin:0 6px}
.hs-dot{width:44px;height:24px;padding:0;border:0;background:none;cursor:pointer;display:grid;align-items:center}
.hs-dot span{display:block;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.hs-dot span::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:#fff;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left}
.hs-dot[aria-current="true"] span::after{transform:scaleX(1);transition:transform 6.5s linear}
.hs.paused .hs-dot[aria-current="true"] span::after{transition:none}
.hs-btn:focus-visible,.hs-dot:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #fff;outline-offset:3px}
.gate{padding:56px 0 64px;background:none}
.gate .units{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:640px){.hs{height:auto;min-height:620px}.hs-copy{padding:48px 24px 110px}.hs-text{font-size:17px}.hs-slide::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(17,17,17,.9) 10%,rgba(17,17,17,.6) 60%,rgba(17,17,17,.45))}.hs .btn{white-space:normal}.hs-dot{width:32px}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hs-slide,.hs-slide img,.hs-slide .hs-copy>*{transition:none!important}.hs-slide img{transform:none}}

/* ===== v4.2: sub-page header photo ===== */
.page-hero.ph-img{padding:96px 0 88px;border-bottom:0;background:#111;color:#fff}
.page-hero.ph-img::before{display:none}
.ph-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2}
.page-hero.ph-img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(17,17,17,.85) 0%,rgba(17,17,17,.6) 50%,rgba(17,17,17,.25) 100%)}
.page-hero.ph-img h1{color:#fff}.page-hero.ph-img h1 em{color:#F32230}
.page-hero.ph-img .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.page-hero.ph-img .crumbs,.page-hero.ph-img .crumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.page-hero.ph-img .crumbs a:hover{color:#fff}
@media (max-width:640px){.page-hero.ph-img{padding:64px 0 56px}.page-hero.ph-img::after{background:rgba(17,17,17,.68)}}

/* ===== v4.2: calmer type scale ===== */
.lede{font-size:17px}
.hero .lede,.page-hero .lede{font-size:18px}
h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,42px)}
.hs-title{font-size:clamp(34px,4.4vw,58px)}
.hs-text{font-size:17px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,54px)}
.unit h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px)}
.stat .n{font-size:clamp(32px,3.4vw,44px)}
.pcard h3{font-size:22px}
.card h3{font-size:19px}
.gate h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.4vw,58px)}
@media (max-width:640px){.hs-title,.gate h1{font-size:32px}.page-hero h1{font-size:32px}h2{font-size:27px}}

/* ===== v4.2: red only where it matters (primary buttons, hero accent, small dots) ===== */
h2 em,h3 em,b em,.letter blockquote em{color:var(--slate2)}
.kicker,.unit-tag,.aud-h,.tier .cov,.step::before,.region h3 span{color:var(--slate)}
.unit-dark .unit-tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.hs-kicker{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.card .ic,.feat .ic{background:var(--bg2);color:var(--ink)}
.unit-ic{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.unit-dark .unit-ic{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.unit-list svg,.gate-foot svg,.trust svg,.checks li svg{color:var(--ink)}
.unit-dark .unit-list svg{color:#fff}
.card ul li::before{background:var(--ink)}
.tier ul li::before,.chips li::before,.compare td.y::before{color:var(--ink)}
.stat .n i{color:var(--slate2)}
.quote blockquote::before,.quote blockquote::after{color:var(--slate2)}
.badge b{background:var(--bg2);color:var(--ink)}
.prose a{color:var(--ink)}
.gate{background:none}
.hero::before,.page-hero::before{opacity:.35}

/* ===== Brand palette compliance ===== */
.hero::before,.page-hero::before,.cta-inner::before{display:none}
.gate{background:none}
/* White text on Merci Red is AA only for large/bold type, so buttons use Merci Red Dark */
.btn-red{background:var(--red-ink);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(209,29,40,.55)}
.btn-red:hover{background:var(--red-ink);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(209,29,40,.7)}
.btn-red:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.hq{background:var(--red-ink)}
/* Caption Gray is decorative only, so readable accents use Body Text */
h2 em,h3 em,b em,.letter blockquote em,.stat .n i{color:var(--slate)}
.card,.tile,.unit,.pcard,.region,.tier{border-color:#E0E0E0}

/* ===== Merci Clarity™ demo (home). Brand palette only. ===== */
.mc-clarity{background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF;border-radius:var(--r);padding:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.25fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:center}
@media (max-width:900px){.mc-clarity{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.mc-clarity .kicker{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.mc-clarity h2{color:#FFFFFF;margin:14px 0 0}
.mc-clarity h2 em{color:#F32230}
.mc-clarity .mc-lede{font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin:18px 0 0;max-width:34em}
.mc-points{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0;display:grid;gap:12px}
.mc-points li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:22px 1fr;gap:10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:600}
.mc-points svg{margin-top:3px;color:#FFFFFF}
.mc-points span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-weight:400}
.mc-clarity .cta-row{margin-top:28px}
.mc-small{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:14px}
.mc-device{background:#111111;border-radius:16px;padding:10px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.14);min-width:0}
.mc-screen{background:#FFFFFF;color:#111111;border-radius:9px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.mc-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;flex-wrap:wrap}
.mc-logo{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:14px}.mc-logo b{color:#F32230}
.mc-tabs{display:flex;gap:4px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-left:auto}
.mc-tab{border:0;background:transparent;color:#666666;font:600 12.5px var(--sans);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:7px;cursor:pointer}
.mc-tab:hover{background:#F4F4F4}
.mc-tab[aria-selected="true"]{background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF}
.mc-view{padding:16px;min-height:340px;background:#FAFAFA}
.mc-view h3{margin:0;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.mc-view .sub{font-size:12px;color:#666666;margin:3px 0 12px}
.mc-card{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:10px;padding:12px}
.mc-view .grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:10px}
@media (max-width:560px){.mc-view .grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.mc-view .kpi{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.mc-view .lbl{font-size:11.5px;color:#666666}
.mc-view .stack{display:flex;height:8px;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;margin:10px 0 8px;gap:2px}
.mc-view .legend{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 12px;font-size:11px;color:#666666}
.mc-view .legend i{display:inline-block;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;margin-right:5px}
.mc-view .wait{display:grid;gap:8px;margin-top:10px}
.mc-view .wait .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:12.5px}
.mc-view .pill{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap}
.mc-view .p-good{background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF}
.mc-view .p-warn{background:#E0E0E0;color:#111111}
.mc-view .p-bad{background:#D11D28;color:#FFFFFF}
.mc-view .p-na{background:#F4F4F4;color:#666666}
.mc-view .heat{overflow-x:auto}
.mc-view .heat table{border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:4px;width:100%;min-width:460px;font-size:12px}
.mc-view .heat th{font-weight:600;color:#666666;text-align:center;font-size:11px}
.mc-view .heat th:first-child,.mc-view .heat td:first-child{text-align:left}
.mc-view .cell{border:0;width:100%;border-radius:7px;padding:6px 0;font:700 13px var(--sans);cursor:pointer;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.mc-view .cell small{display:block;font-weight:500;font-size:10px}
.mc-view .detail{margin-top:10px;font-size:12.5px;color:#666666;min-height:20px}
.mc-view .tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:12.5px}
.mc-view .tbl th{text-align:left;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666666;font-weight:700;padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0}
.mc-view .tbl td{padding:8px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #F4F4F4;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;vertical-align:top}
.mc-view .tbl .r{text-align:right}
.mc-view .tblwrap{overflow-x:auto}
.mc-illus{position:absolute;right:10px;bottom:10px;background:rgba(17,17,17,.85);color:#FFFFFF;font-size:11px;padding:4px 9px;border-radius:999px}
.mc-view .chart text{fill:#666666;font-size:10px;font-family:var(--sans)}
.mc-tab:focus-visible,.mc-view .cell:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #F32230;outline-offset:2px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.mc-view>*{animation:mcin .35s ease both}@keyframes mcin{from{transform:translateY(4px)}to{transform:none}}}
.mc-view{padding-bottom:44px}

/* ===== MyMerci hiring demo (home). Light variant of the Clarity band. ===== */
.mc-clarity.mc-light{background:#FAFAFA;color:#111111;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,.9fr)}
.mc-light .kicker{color:#666666}
.mc-light h2{color:#111111}
.mc-light .mc-lede{color:#666666}
.mc-light .mc-points li{color:#111111}.mc-light .mc-points svg{color:#111111}.mc-light .mc-points span{color:#666666}
.mc-light .mc-small{color:#666666}
.mc-light .mc-device{background:#111111}
@media (max-width:900px){.mc-clarity.mc-light{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mc-light .mc-copy{order:-1}}
#merci-talent-demo .mc-screen{min-height:420px}
.mt-btn{padding:9px 14px;font-size:13px;border-radius:8px}
.mt-form{display:grid;gap:12px}
.mt-fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.mt-f{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;color:#111111}
.mt-f.mt-full{grid-column:1/-1}
.mt-f input,.mt-f select{font:500 13px var(--sans);border:1px solid #E0E0E0;background:#FAFAFA;border-radius:7px;padding:7px 9px;color:#111111;width:100%}
.mt-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.mt-chip{display:inline-flex;gap:6px;align-items:center;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:999px;padding:4px 10px;font-weight:600;font-size:12px;background:#FAFAFA;cursor:pointer}
.mt-chip input{accent-color:#D11D28;margin:0;width:auto}
.mt-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-top:1px solid #F4F4F4;padding-top:10px}
.mt-kpis{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:8px;margin-bottom:10px}
.mt-kpis .kpi{font-size:22px}
.mt-jobs{display:grid;gap:8px}
.mt-job{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;text-align:left;width:100%;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;color:inherit}
.mt-job:hover{border-color:#111111}
.mt-job-l{flex:1;min-width:0}.mt-job b{display:block;font-size:13.5px;margin:2px 0 0}
.mt-job .stack{margin:8px 0 6px}
.mt-ph{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap}
.mt-board-scroll{overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:6px}
.mt-board{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:8px;min-width:930px}
.mt-col{background:#F4F4F4;border-radius:8px;padding:8px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;min-height:230px}
.mt-col-h{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:11.5px;padding-bottom:5px;border-bottom:2px solid #E0E0E0}
.mt-col-h.is-client{border-bottom-color:#F32230}
.mt-col-h span{color:#666666;font-weight:600}
.mt-cardc{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:7px;padding:8px;display:grid;gap:6px;font-size:11.5px}
.mt-top{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.mt-top b{display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.25}.mt-top small{display:block;color:#666666;font-size:11px;line-height:1.3}
.mt-av{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:800;font-size:10.5px}
.mt-meta{display:flex;gap:6px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.mt-score{margin-left:auto;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.mt-cf{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;color:#666666;font-size:10.5px;gap:6px}
.mt-adv{border:0;background:none;color:#D11D28;font:700 11.5px var(--sans);cursor:pointer;padding:2px 0}
.mt-done{font-weight:700;color:#111111}
.mt-empty{font-size:11px;color:#666666;text-align:center;padding:14px 4px;border:1px dashed #E0E0E0;border-radius:6px}
.mt-clientbar{background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 12px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:10px}
.mt-clientbar b{font-size:13.5px}.mt-clientbar small{display:block;font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.mt-private{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:999px;padding:3px 9px;white-space:nowrap}
.mt-progress{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:5px;margin-bottom:10px}
.mt-progress div{border-top:3px solid #E0E0E0;padding-top:5px;font-size:10.5px;color:#666666}
.mt-progress .done{border-top-color:#111111;color:#111111}
.mt-progress .now{border-top-color:#F32230;color:#111111;font-weight:700}
.mt-profiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px}
.mt-prof{display:grid;gap:8px}
.mt-bill{margin-left:auto;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;white-space:nowrap}
.mt-mrow{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:11.5px}
.mt-meter{height:5px;background:#F4F4F4;border-radius:3px;overflow:hidden}.mt-meter span{display:block;height:100%;background:#111111}
.mt-acts{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.mt-pass{border:1px solid #E0E0E0;background:#FFFFFF;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 12px;font:600 13px var(--sans);cursor:pointer;color:#111111}
.mt-state{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#111111}
.mt-wait b{display:block;margin-bottom:4px}
.mt-toast{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:14px;transform:translateX(-50%);background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-size:12px;z-index:3;max-width:calc(100% - 28px);text-align:center}
@media (max-width:560px){.mt-fields,.mt-profiles{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mt-kpis{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.mt-progress div{font-size:9.5px}}
.pc-links{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}.pc-links .more{margin-top:0;padding-top:0}
.page-clarity #demo,.page-mercihire #demo{padding-top:56px}

/* ===== MerciHire™ page: employer pitch + guided tour (neutral-first, minimal red) ===== */
.mh-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.3fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:48px;align-items:center}
@media (max-width:900px){.mh-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}}
.mh-hero h2{margin-top:14px}
.mh-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:#E0E0E0;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.mh-stats div{background:#FFFFFF;padding:22px}
.mh-stats b{display:block;font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,34px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#111111;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.mh-stats span{font-size:14px;color:#666666}
.mh-note{font-size:12.5px;color:#666666;margin-top:10px}
.mh-funnel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:900px){.mh-funnel{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.mh-chs{display:grid;gap:10px}
.mh-ch{background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:14px;padding:16px 18px;display:grid;gap:6px}
.mh-ch-h{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
.mh-ch-h b{color:#111111}.mh-ch-h span{font-weight:700;color:#111111;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.mh-ch p{margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#666666}
.mh-meter{height:5px;background:#F4F4F4;border-radius:3px;overflow:hidden}.mh-meter span{display:block;height:100%;background:#111111}
.mh-narrow h3{font-size:19px}
.mh-fr{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px minmax(0,1fr) 40px;gap:12px;align-items:center;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px}
.mh-track{height:22px;background:#F4F4F4;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden}.mh-track span{display:block;height:100%;background:#666666}
.mh-fr.last .mh-track span{background:#111111}
.mh-fr b{text-align:right;color:#111111;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.mh-tag{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666666;margin-bottom:10px}
.mh-best{font-weight:600;color:#111111}
.mh-cmp{overflow-x:auto}
.mh-cmp table{width:100%;min-width:600px;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.mh-cmp th,.mh-cmp td{padding:16px 20px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #F4F4F4;font-size:15px}
.mh-cmp thead th{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666666;background:#FAFAFA;border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0}
.mh-cmp thead th:last-child{color:#111111}
.mh-cmp tbody th{color:#111111;font-weight:700;width:26%}
.mh-cmp td{color:#666666}.mh-cmp td.us{color:#111111;font-weight:600;background:#FAFAFA}
.mh-cmp tr:last-child th,.mh-cmp tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.mh-tour{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:60;background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF;padding:14px 0 calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));box-shadow:0 -10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.mh-prog{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:0;background:#F32230;transition:width .3s}
.mh-tour-in{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.mh-n{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:999px;padding:3px 10px;white-space:nowrap}
.mh-text{margin:0;flex:1;min-width:220px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600}
.mh-tour button{background:transparent;color:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:8px;padding:7px 13px;font:600 13px var(--sans);cursor:pointer}
.mh-tour button:hover{border-color:#FFFFFF}
body.mh-touring{padding-bottom:96px}
.mh-flash{animation:mhflash 1.2s ease 2}
@keyframes mhflash{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 transparent}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px #111111}}
.page-mercihire .page-hero .btn svg{flex:none}

/* ===== v4.1: minimum red. Red is kept for tiny brand marks only (kicker dots, logo, progress line, risk status). ===== */
.btn-red{background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -12px rgba(17,17,17,.6)}
.btn-red:hover{background:#111111;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px rgba(17,17,17,.8)}
.cta-band .btn-red,.hs .btn-red,.mc-clarity:not(.mc-light) .btn-red,.page-hero.ph-img .btn-red{background:#FFFFFF;color:#111111;box-shadow:none}
.cta-band .btn-red:hover,.hs .btn-red:hover,.mc-clarity:not(.mc-light) .btn-red:hover,.page-hero.ph-img .btn-red:hover{background:#F4F4F4}
.hs-title em,.page-hero.ph-img h1 em,.mc-clarity h2 em{color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.gate h1 em,h1 em,.mc-light h2 em{color:#666666}
.hq{background:#111111}
.mc-tab:focus-visible,.mc-view .cell:focus-visible,:focus-visible{outline-color:#111111}
.mt-adv{color:#111111;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.mt-col-h.is-client{border-bottom-color:#111111}
.mt-chip input{accent-color:#111111}
.mt-progress .now{border-top-color:#666666}
.mc-logo b{color:#F32230}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{border-color:#111111;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(17,17,17,.08)}
.foot-bottom .copy{display:grid;gap:4px}
.foot-bottom .copy p{margin:0}
.foot-bottom .ver{color:#666666;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* ===== v4.1: footer alignment ===== */
.foot-bottom{align-items:center}
.foot-bottom .copy{margin:0;display:block}
.foot-bottom nav{gap:8px 22px}
.foot-tm{margin:16px 0 0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#666666;max-width:none}
@media (max-width:760px){.foot-bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}}

/* ===== v4.1: a touch of Merci Red, one accent per screen ===== */
.hs .btn-red,.page-hero.ph-img .btn-red,.cta-band .btn-red{background:#D11D28;color:#FFFFFF;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(209,29,40,.7)}
.hs .btn-red:hover,.page-hero.ph-img .btn-red:hover,.cta-band .btn-red:hover{background:#D11D28;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(209,29,40,.85)}
.hs-title em,.page-hero.ph-img h1 em,.cta-band h2 em{color:#F32230}
.hs-kicker{color:#FFFFFF}
.hs-kicker::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#F32230;margin-right:10px;vertical-align:2px}

/* ===== v4.1: Merci Red in charts and a few headlines ===== */
em.accent,h2 em.accent{color:#F32230}
.mt-meter span{background:#F32230}
.mt-col-h.is-client{border-bottom-color:#F32230}
.mt-progress .now{border-top-color:#F32230}
.mh-meter span{background:#F32230}
.mh-chs .mh-ch:first-child .mh-meter span{background:#D11D28}
.mh-track span{background:#999999}
.mh-fr.last .mh-track span{background:#F32230}
.mh-fr.last b{color:#D11D28}
.mh-stats b{color:#111111}
.mh-stats div:first-child b{color:#D11D28}
.stat .n i{color:#F32230}
.mt-legend{margin:0 0 10px}

/* Rich-text editor (job descriptions) */
.rte{border:1px solid #E0E0E0;border-radius:8px;background:#FFFFFF;overflow:hidden}
.rte:focus-within{border-color:#111111;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(17,17,17,.08)}
.rte-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2px;padding:5px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;background:#FAFAFA}
.rte-btn{width:30px;height:28px;display:inline-grid;place-items:center;border:0;border-radius:6px;background:transparent;color:#111111;cursor:pointer;font:600 14px var(--sans)}
.rte-btn:hover{background:#F4F4F4}
.rte-btn[aria-pressed="true"]{background:#111111;color:#FFFFFF}
.rte-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #D11D28;outline-offset:1px}
.rte-area{min-height:150px;max-height:280px;overflow:auto;padding:10px 12px;font:400 13px/1.6 var(--sans);color:#111111;outline:0}
.rte-area.is-empty:before{content:attr(data-placeholder);color:#999999;pointer-events:none}
.rte-area h3,.rte-out h3{font:700 14px/1.3 var(--sans);margin:10px 0 4px;color:#111111}
.rte-area p,.rte-out p{margin:0 0 8px}
.rte-area ul,.rte-area ol,.rte-out ul,.rte-out ol{margin:0 0 8px;padding-left:20px}
.rte-area a,.rte-out a{color:#D11D28}
.rte-count{padding:4px 10px;border-top:1px solid #F4F4F4;font:500 11px var(--sans);color:#666666;text-align:right}
.mt-jd{margin:0 0 12px;padding:10px 14px}
.mt-jd summary{cursor:pointer;font:600 13px var(--sans);color:#111111}
.rte-out{margin-top:8px;font:400 13px/1.6 var(--sans);color:#666666}
.rte-out h3:first-child{margin-top:0}
.rte-area em,.rte-out em{font-style:italic;color:inherit}
.rte-area strong,.rte-out strong{font-weight:700;color:#111111}

/* Header: Talent and Procurement as buttons (they open the two business sites) */
.site-nav .btn-unit{background:#FFFFFF;color:#111111;border:1px solid #E0E0E0;margin-left:8px;gap:8px}
.site-nav .btn-unit + .btn-unit{margin-left:8px}
.site-nav .btn-unit + .btn-ink{margin-left:8px}
.site-nav .btn-unit:hover{border-color:#111111;background:#FAFAFA}
.site-nav .btn-unit .ext{opacity:.55}
.site-nav .btn-unit:hover .ext{opacity:1;transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
.bu-dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;flex:none}
.bu-talent .bu-dot{background:#F32230}
.bu-procure .bu-dot{background:#111111}
@media (min-width:861px) and (max-width:1120px){
  .site-nav .nl{padding-left:9px;padding-right:9px}
  .site-nav .btn,.site-nav .btn-unit{padding:10px 12px;margin-left:6px}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .site-nav .btn-unit{margin:10px 0 0;justify-content:center}
  .site-nav .btn-unit + .btn-unit{margin:8px 0 0}
  .site-nav .btn-unit + .btn-ink{margin:8px 0 0}
}